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| - Today was 110 degrees so I decided to come here on my lunch for something to cool my tastebuds. Sushi!! I haven't had it in such a long time.
Jesus. This was the first time I've ever gagged while I was trying to eat sushi. Actually I'm going to make a list because there's just so many things that are wrong on so many levels. This review is based soley on sushi bar experience, i didn't try the teppanyaki.
1. Walking in, it smelled. I mean, it smelled like old, mothballs or mold growing. I almost walked out but had the guts to keep going.
2. No hostess around. Apparently they only have one waitress/hostess running Friday at Lunch time. A big no no. Chef Jimmy invited me to sit at the sushi bar.
3. I ordered #1, the 'Beef Teriyaki with Tempura' bento box, but instead of saying that mouthful, I said "I'd like to order #1". Sushi chef Jimmy says, "Tempura?" I said, "Yes."
Can you see where this miscommunication is leading to? Yup, my bento box was just Tempura, no beef. Sigh. I've also ordered a side of California rolls, Cucumber rolls, and Salmon Nigiri. So for his mistake, he insisted on comping the Salmon Nigiri.
4. The sushi that I mentioned above were awful. The rice in the Cucumber & California rolls were doughy and not fresh. I tried as hard as I could to keep chewing and swallow, but I swear I almost threw up in my mouth. What happened?! I didn't even touch the Salmon Nigiri since it seriously looked like someone smashed both pieces with their hands.. very old looking as well.
5. The only reason this place gets a star is because Jimmy is nice and we had a great conversation. But I'm sorry, something is wrong with warm, super doughy and unpresentable sushi.
It's gonna take some serious convincing to come back here. My stomach turned over several times before I could finish writing this review.
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